NBR
Nabors Industries Ltd.
DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS
Nabors Industries (NBR) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$83.28
+2.79 (+3.47%)
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5d:
+16.61%
30d:
+6.5%
90d:
-11.56%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (70%)
Quality Score
48/100
Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
30-Day Fair Range
$76.36 â $84.77
Position: SLIGHTLY HIGH
Forward P/E & Valuation
15.9x
CHEAP
vs 47.1x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$107.00
+28.5% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$71.15 / $91.30
Trend: Sideways
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: NBR is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -30.4% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$183.55
Based on 7.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$113.97
26.9% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: NBR is currently trading at $83.28, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $76.36 to $84.77. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 15.9) compared to its historical average (47.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 30.4% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NBR is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $71.15, while resistance sits at $91.30. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 45/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $107.00 (+28.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, NBR is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $71.15, while resistance sits at $91.30. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 45/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $107.00 (+28.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$76.36 -
$84.77
Company Quality Score
48/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
70.0%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$76.36 -
$84.77
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support Level
$71.15
Resistance Level
$91.30
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (45/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.5%)
- BULLISH: Trading 28.5% below Wall St target ($107.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 48/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.89
Wall Street Target
$107.00
(+28.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.6%
Profit Margin
-1.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-30.4% cheaper
PE vs Historical
15.9 vs 47.1
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-30.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$74.95
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$67.46
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$60.71
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â47)
$179.92
(+116%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 15.9 to 47.1
Stabilization Target:
$246.80
(+196.3%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+196.3%
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Bullish
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Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
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Last Tracked
Oct 27, 2026
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